Urban girl almanac: Windy city

What a week! It seems like this summer is already flying by. Now if the wind would just stop, the weather outside would be ideal. Here are some of the things I learned this week:

• Shoe Wiz in the San Francisco Shopping Center does a great job but they are a little expensive.
• The Body Shop is the place to buy a sleep mask.
• Silver bunny spoons and embroidered blankets make nice baby gifts.
• At the Post Office, express mail is faster and more expensive than priority mail. So confusing!
• The Crane’s stationary sale is an excellent way to stock up.
• If you overdo the hip stretches in yoga class…you’ll be sore for days.
• When it is windy, a headband is a saving grace.
• If you run ahead, you can catch a 22 bus that passed 14th street again two stops down on the corner of Hermann and Fillmore.
• Don’t turn down an invite to a business cocktail party. You may meet some nice people and get to see some lovely courtyards.
• For a delightful summer dessert buy angel food cake and strawberries at Safeway.
• Pencil skirt, pumps, light sweater and headband is a winning ensemble.
• Japantown is awesome.
• Two cups of strong coffee in the morning may leaving you feeling slightly unhinged the rest of the day.
• A good defensive position in kickball is standing with your arms above your head and your feet wide apart…according to me.

I think Rob and I are going to the movies tonight and kayaking in Sausalito tomorrow if the weather is nice. Should be a very relaxing weekend for us. I hope you have fun plans too!